Kevin Durant: Signing with the Nets was the perfect decision for me | 2019 NBA Media Day

Kevin Durant opens up to Malika Andrews about rehabbing his Achilles injury and signing with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency.
(2:04) DeAndre Jordan
(4:38) Spencer Dinwiddie
(6:33) Caris LeVert
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[@jameylbj]

Like if you’re here for Malika

[@pureseduction93ce38]

Relax 🥶🥶🥶

[@nalinshukla5413]

Malika looks like female Kaepernick

[@user-nd7xu8sb7p]

Carolina Howard we’re always here for Malika

[@Kavothizzlafduxbfd]

Malika deez nutz

[@pctx1030]

600+ disgusting pervs talking about my future wife. Get a life and get a real woman, you sad mf's.

[@ambitionzazaridah4363]

ESPN hiring Malika was a perfect decision

[@ambitionzazaridah4363]

@@choppersman08 and i thought i was a troll

[@MysticMech]

@@choppersman08 I like Molly... but come on, Malika is on another level!

[@gangtime8705]

Well she made Greek freak upset

[@capboogie4255]

choppersman08 LMFAOOOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAO

[@bill11ringsrussell66]

Lebron Very Overrated James u can learn a lot from me padawan troller

[@majorjuxta]

Like if you’re here for Malika.

[@RariShiesty]

Seen her had to click I don’t know what it is but the more and more I see her I feel more attracted maybe it’s her personality

[@pip388]

RariGold Personality huh? 🤔🤔

[@ONETAKEBKLYN]

She fine

[@xXxALeXFuTexBaLxXx]

Debate: Malika or Taylor Brooks?

[@onaebodaghe]

Lordy she is a gift

[@FashowPeople]

espn knows what they are doing putting Malika on the Thumbnail.... hahaha

[@scatpack_3925]

Fashow People United 😂😂😂

[@davidforeman694]

Right she is 🔥

[@charlescharles368]

What I don't understand about you guys why do why don't you all show the same respect to the other players like y'all do LeBron James, Kobe Bryant got hurt only hear down talk about making everyone feel like he's a failure after his injuries but LeBron James after his injuries you still put him on that penister of a king and then you call it genius work because not that he know that he can play at that same level he changed his game to do something else better. That only shows the haters of Kobe Bryant because when he got hurt you call it a failure when he scored 81 points you call it the other team just didn't play good enough defense with all his achievement that Kobe Bryant made you made it excuse for it, even his 60 point game what you call it they just play defense they feel sorry for and whatever you call it you made sure that it was something that Kobe did wrong again you made sure and let people know that was a set up for Kobe Bryant you make sure that he should not got the props for that scoring 60 points. You are hated when he got both his numbers hung the Raptor you all hated that because do you know no one else can do it that's why you really hated it but you made the excuse for it I didn't want that to happen but what it really comes down to no one else can do it that's what Detroit call that player hater on Kobe Bryant that's what we call it in Detroit player haters.

[@charlescharles368]

And we all know who's the next best player in the NBA is and being the best for the last 2 years yes it is Kevin Durand for the last 2 years. At least for sure. Kevin Durand with no doubt he's the best player.

[@charlescharles368]

When it come down to it I hope the Pelicans show off this year is scare you all to death

[@r_bal8862]

ESPN thank you for hiring Malika

[@jtw6281]

KD is looking at that Super Fine Sista like "I love Brooklyn!!!!"

[@signorpops8520]

JT W espn trying to trap Durant. She a spy. They won’t need Stephen A to investigate and break news. They have a real to real insider.

[@Prince1Tony]

Trust he has bitches already

[@DeTAYL.]

KD, I' ma let you finish, but Malika is one of the baddest of all time! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@reboot4357]

FACTORY

[@bluewassabi4279]

For real she is really attractive

[@davidforeman694]

All time tho

[@rodollaz938]

after all these years Durant finally got a haircut just for this interview. Malika you did that. 😁

[@-Stinky_Pinky]

but wouldn't he have grown a fro at some point if he never got a haircut?

[@rodollaz938]

@@-Stinky_Pinky broo you just have to be the one

[@-Stinky_Pinky]

@@rodollaz938 😂

[@rodollaz938]

@@-Stinky_Pinky hahaha 😁

[@geronimopratt7976]

@@-Stinky_Pinky you 2 are crazy. The 2 of you should look into doing a KZbin channel together.

[@Philadelphia_Jamal]

She is the ONLY reason I clicked on this. 😂

[@00superstar]

Malikaa😍😍

[@pearlmarley]

Only here for Malika Andrews 😍

[@calebmayo2621]

She is a whole box of Hershey kisses

[@dwnation3608]

Caleb Mayo yessir 😂🙏🏼

[@Samsonmanase]

Imagine making over 30mill to not play a single game in an NBA season

[@AndrewRock3431]

He should use that money to wife up Malika

[@Lacabradelmundo]

I mean kd has had a decade of dominance

[@twistedone5683]

Imagine being AB and seing KD sit making that money, while AB going back to school.. and losing $30m lul

[@user-ix6ki1ng7j]

Seems crazy. Then you realize Chandler Parsons made 23mil last year.

[@entertainmentvidz]

Life is great lol

[@kendalekyle7527]

I just can't concentrate on basketball while looking at Malika. She is gorgeous. 😍🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@GeneralBiggs]

First and foremost, I'm here for Malika Andrews. And then to see how KD is doing. That's it!

[@LuckyJackson2020]

KD, the most unstoppable J and the most unbrushable fade! Congrats my guy

[@jayheat123]

The vibe between players to Malika is so funny

[@geronimopratt7976]

Roz Gold has a similar vibe with players

[@joshuacezere]

That camera needs to stop zoomin in on the players and keep it on Malika.

[@VICTORY.inCHRISTJESUS.MINISTRY]

We Wish the best for you KD. Come back harder then Kobe after the Achilles injury.

[@a6life874]

Well he's 4 years younger then Kobe when it happened to him

[@Anointeddrummerlifearthurcave]

Daaaaam baby girl looking a whole meal 🤤

[@arselarbo3453]

Hey homie she married

[@Anointeddrummerlifearthurcave]

@@arselarbo3453 don't matter I still can say she look like a whole meal

[@ryandamon9330]

Let go KD and Nets 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@chancemack]

Malika!!!

[@qj8195]

Seen Malika on the thumbnail...HAD TO CLICK...don't even matter what the subject was; If I were any of these cats, soon as the camera stop rollin' I'm shootin' my shot

[@infinitymixtapes9562]

Q J Dude, I wouldn’t even wait till the cameras were off

[@KenpoKid77]

@@infinitymixtapes9562 Just don't ask to switch gears

[@Black____]

I'm sure they've had many similar and badder broads.

[@BrandonThreatTV]

When I see Malika, I click 😛😍😍😍

[@hbonthetrack]

KD MEDIA TRAINING IS ON A 1000 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@effyiong]

ONE OF MY FAVOURITES...AND KEVIN IS GREAT TOO

[@unknown-vd3ni]

Kd and kyrie perfect together both unappreciated but people not trying to deny it now 😂 because they on the same team and it’s the end of the season and people know they coming for their favorite players 💯

[@ericdoolin6808]

Should Have Malika host first take instead of Molly

[@psychologyofwarfare]

So you're telling me that they should switch gears?🤔

[@rolandedwards1777]

YES MOST DEFINITELY. SHE is very cute.

[@melvinpruitt3907]

True dat

[@channingbanks5786]

Malika where have you been all my life 🤪🤣🎉🥰😘😍😎💯 ?!!!

[@ShazammtheProducer]

Y’all think y’all slick putting Malika in the thumbnail

[@andycmtcables3620]

Good luck to you KD. I am a Warriors fan and you helped us get some rings. I hope you find your peace and happiness there with the Nets. GSW are family you are always be part of the Warriors culture.

[@ricookc7472]

Can't wait to see you ball OKC WILL ALWAYS LOVE KD

[@hitwondatalkditingdem]

Kd wearing 7 my favorite number

[@larryfisherman2175]

Melo better

[@Iamnotddb]

KD and Offset need to take a DNA test.

[@victoriajohnson5461]

They are Hampton lite.

[@naturesmusic1171]

We'll be waiting to see what you win mate. All the best!

[@sickassdan5556]

I thought I was the only one who did the ol tap on the shoulder and walk away trick...

[@marcusredd4229]

Who is the dude in background clapping talking about yes sir 😂😂

[@craighauser9482]

Love Caris and Spencers attitude!

[@davidbenitez8611]

Malika talks with so much emphasis

[@xXxALeXFuTexBaLxXx]

david benitez great voice

[@jcurla2851]

Oooo they so sensitive

[@germieharville4548]

Malika 🥰

[@Eltardotv]

Cutest girl ever on espn I swear 😍

[@IAMMOVIN4WARD]

She’s GOOD💎🤩

[@cherylnaylor1821]

Kudos. Smart guys on every turn 😀😀😀

[@dashwave2610]

Malika is a gem

[@CARLSOLBERG]

nets jersey is so clean

[@mrp4235]

KD has started visiting them Spanish barbers in the town......

[@DonavanMcdabb]

They would’ve got him right. His high school homie still cuts him lol

[@Dakidpepe]

Kd could be bald and his head would still be nappy

[@cellthegreat4365]

Mr P WHYY DO I BELIEVE U😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@mrp4235]

CeLL TheGreat yeah bro!

[@williebateman3613]

Get well good brother god blessed 👍🏿💨

[@umarusesay2242]

Ohhh man summer tournament bout to be litt next year 🔥🔥

[@ivanmorales.1968]

Malika is the baddest doing it 😍 plus she seems to have a great personality

[@larryfisherman2175]

I would kiss her ear

[@rommelle7285]

And she 25 she not old for me🥰

[@MegaBruno233]

Malika😍😍😍😘😘😘😘

[@jessytraphouse8007]

Deandre look like mike Conley

[@Drenn23]

I love this girl

[@TheTyreese62]

Just here for Malika

[@tyresecrockett7651]

Kev finna get his Mac on with this one😂👌🏾

[@123456CBOY]

Lol

[@judgefaction]

Brooklyn!!!!!

[@mohussain1566]

GJ Malika

[@legoatjames3827]

All comments here is 99% malika

[@leonardcorpuz6593]

FOCUS kevin....

[@mike1guss54]

She's adorable ❤️

[@mrtw2095]

We need Warriors Vs Nets finals within the next 3 years. Ultimate grudge match if u ask me

[@tyresecrockett7651]

Mr TW nah Warriors we but trash in the next 3 years

[@garvinbartholomew4168]

Warriors will sure win

[@codysterling9974]

Rockets and nets?

[@Brolic123]

with Brooklyn winning

[@1984THESTREETKID]

I'm only here for Malika. Great sign ESPN.

[@flowflow5397]

Good interview

[@si.campos548]

Malika!!!! =)

[@dj9one212]

Definitely clicked this video for malika

[@vinh1351]

Kd Malika would make quite a pair 😍

[@trollhunter2300]

Not a Brooklyn fan but I liked the way the bench and locker room was always having fun going wild on the bench etc I kinda feel like that would be good for both Kyrie and kd they need to find the love of the game again...if they have fun they will succeed

[@wutsit2uman]

Reporter: Best of luck with your rehab KD: Slithers away quietly

[@Bengalrest]

That snack you need between breakfast and lunch

[@jaydeegotit1570]

Peep the shoulder shruggs 😂😂😂

[@vinnievinz]

Reason for click was MALIKA Andrews. Then snipertrey5’s rehab.

[@chasmitedolos2241]

Malika, Melikeya

[@Themikelawry]

😍😍 undisputed needs her!!!!!

[@bossyutebossyute6984]

Welcome to Brooklyn

[@RobertGarcia-wv8vx]

Forget the "Bleeder". Much respect for Kevin, truly a B.B. player, not chasing rings.

[@theoisaac9948]

Go Nets!

[@ClassicalProtestant]

His skin doc is on point

[@majormarketing6552]

Their best days are behind them

[@rickDArula]

Yes malika is awesome but she struck out on all her questions with KD Call him what you want KD just needs to do KD. He'll come back and take the east with kyrie

[@fatherandson3432]

Malika > whole ESPN girls

[@mazengwe28]

Not Cassidey Hubbarth

[@dudewat212]

Dear ESPN: Make Malika the new moderator on First Take, with Charly Arnolt being the permanent substitute moderator. Both of them would do well!

[@ezedn]

Who else is hearing deandre’s voice for the first time

[@emperorpalpatine2070]

Me actually.

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

Honestly I didn't start becoming a basketball fan til I watched the Brooklyn nets last season. The ultimate underdogs became a contender and now there is a lot of noise in Brooklyn. I can't wait to see how Kyrie Irving and Spencer Dinwiddie lead there respective rotation groups and play in the court together. Also pairing Joe Haris with caris Lavert and seeing them rack up layups and threes (Joey Buckets) and having an elite veteran like DeAndre Johnson is huge because he can serve as a great rebounder and a mentor for Jarret Allen who is a great blocker and can help up his game even more. In summary a lot of integral moving parts that when functioning as one can be unstoppable! And having Coach Kenny Atkinson who never cracks under pressure will be awesome. LET THE GRINDING begin and let the Brooklyn Nets dynasty Soar!!!!!!

[@Mr12justin]

espn know i wasnt clicking if i aint see malika on the avi

[@captainjaber5610]

With or without KD this year, Brooklyn will at the very least be competitive and I believe Marks will make moves as the season progresses in order to adjust and try to help the team get better. Marks is far from finished; a new era of basketball has commenced in New York and it is one where the Nets are going to be set up as a prime destination for top notch free agents. A team like the Lakers are expected year in and year out to pick up star players, the Nets are now in the same pool and will be expected to go for the star players, ala it will no longer be shocking to see someone finally sign with the Nets, but rather expected.

[@SpFlash1523]

Spencer Dinwiddle talks and sounds like Kyrie Irving.

[@94mac]

Stanlen Faucher that’s crazy! Lol

[@stevenasty2773]

Great mind talk alike

[@WarriorsFanSince-ur3zu]

First comment i saw that didn't mention how hot Malika is

[@reality6522]

That girl is on 🔥🔥🔥

[@matthewuzamaki3510]

Glad Deandre got that defensive mindset

[@terrencehampton1659]

He finally got his hair cut 🙌🏾

[@Tooth_God]

My boy Spence ain’t want that interview to end, he was tryna spit game to babygirl 😂😂😂💯

[@thebookofdavid__]

It’s sucks because he would of been in a NY jersey. I like this decision for him I pray he has a speedy recovery 🙏🏾

[@johnnymora935]

Aye it’s malika boo

[@wj7689]

KD finally brushing his hair and combing his bread

[@Yunglebron230]

Brooklyn gave him a care package with a du-rag, brush and timbs and a Dominican barber

[@poppasmurf3670]

Man saves alot of money on hair care

[@DOnONe733]

If they did this entire interview the opposite way (camera on malika and kd voice in the background) it would be even better

[@danielscott7985]

Forget KD, I just came for Malika

[@jasonyoung7635]

Malika s achieved 1.7k single handedly.

[@DeLaCruz_160]

He is going to have a rough year 1 clapping back at everyone on Twitter. But year 2, he's gonna be a PROBLEM!

[@donnellbrown4575]

he will never be a problem again. his body ain't going to hold up no more

[@jameylbj]

Hernis De La Cruz nah he’s 30 w an Achilles injury he done for

[@aceito28]

He's never relied on Athleticism which is why dummies dont know a year off just means he will move more fluidly and his shot will get better touch wise.

[@larryfisherman2175]

Hes hitting injury prone stage

[@kingkoss_music]

She is finnnnneee 😍😍

[@acpliego]

DeAndre sounds like a superstar, don’t why he didn’t become one.

[@jonnyblaze6626]

Never heard DJ talk so much lol.

[@leomercado2745]

good warrior going to brooklyn